Omnitracs Leverages COVID-19 Data to Support Fleets, Drivers
Omnitracs now offers location-based information and insights on COVID-19 for its Enterprise Services customers to keep fleets and their drivers stay safe during the ongoing pandemic.
Pride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 13: Jerry Mies’ ‘Lactose Limousine’
Up this week at No. 13 is the “Lactose Limousine,” a 2013 Peterbilt 389 that won Best of Show Working Combo at the 2013 Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish. The truck pulled a 2007 Walker milk tanker.
POLL: What’s your cost per mile?
Operating costs can vary widely, depending on truck and freight size and weight, regions of operation, routes and many other variables. What’s been your cost per mile/per truck most recently, excluding what you pay yourself and/or a driver?
Changes to hours of service effective Sept. 29
Official date set
Marine Atlantic alters ferry service due to lower volumes
ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – Marine Atlantic has altered the schedule for its ferry service as it responds to lower traffic volumes connected to Covid-19. There will continue to be at least two daily crossings between Port aux Basques, Nfld. and North Sydney, N…
Western Star 4700/5700 Trucks Recalled for Engine Stall Concern
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling approximately 2,987 model-year 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles.
Harvey Butcher hangs up the keys
OSHAWA, Ont. – Rush Truck Centres of Canada has announced longtime salesman Harvey Butcher has retired. Butcher’s 49-year career concluded May 31. He has spent the last eight years selling new and used trucks and trailers to customers in Durham Region …
Karyn Marshall: Rising from the ashes
Company driver shows her ink
Almost 3,000 Wester Stars recalled
Problem with wiring
Omnitracs integrating Covid-19 data
DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs is integrating Covid-19 information into its fleet mapping tool, giving fleets a way to identify risks associated with specific locations and routes. “Drivers are on the front lines of national response efforts around this pan…